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DGAP-PVR: EPCOS AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

19.02.2009
EPCOS AG / Release of an announcement according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] (share) 19.02.2009 Release of a Voting Rights announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, exceeded the threshold of 3% on May 25, 2007, and amounts to 4.033% (this corresponds to 2,634,071 voting rights) as per this date. 4.033% of the voting rights (corresponding to 2,634,071 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Alken Fund SICAV, whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds all of these voting rights. 2. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 3% on July 24, 2007, and amounts to 2.52% (this corresponds to 1,648,814 voting rights) as per this date. 2.52% of the voting rights (corresponding to 1,648,814 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. 3. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, exceeded the threshold of 3% on August 1, 2007, and amounts to 3.06% (this corresponds to 1,998,814 voting rights) as per this date. 3.06% of the voting rights (corresponding to 1,998,814 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Alken Fund SICAV, whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds all of these voting rights. 4. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, exceeded the threshold of 5% on November 28, 2007, and amounts to 5.01% (this corresponds to 3,271,998 voting rights) as per this date. 5.01% of the voting rights (corresponding to 3,271,998 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Alken Fund SICAV, whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds all of these voting rights. 5. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 5% on January 18, 2008, and amounts to 4.92% (this corresponds to 3,215,289 voting rights) as per this date. 4.92% of the voting rights (corresponding to 3,215,289 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Alken Fund SICAV, whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds all of these voting rights. 6. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 3% on April 9, 2008, and amounts to 1.57% (this corresponds to 1,022,762 voting rights) as per this date. 1.57% of the voting rights (corresponding to 1,022,762 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. 7. On February 17, 2009, Alken Asset Management LLP (formerly Vauban Asset Management LLP), London, United Kingdom, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 3% on May 25, 2007, and amounts to 0.24% (this corresponds to 154.693 voting rights) as per this date. 0.24% of the voting rights (corresponding to 154.693 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. 8. Amendment to the release according to article 26, section 1 WpHG [Securities Trading Act] dated February 13, 2007 Correcting its notification of voting rights dated February 13, 2007 (released on February 13, 2007), Alken Asset Management LLP (formerly Vauban Asset Management LLP), London, United Kingdom, has notified us pursuant to article 21 (1) WpHG on February 17, 2009, that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003 exceeded the threshold of 5% on February 6, 2007, and amounts to 5.24% (3,420,892 voting rights) as per this date. 5.24% (3,420,892 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Vauban Fund SICAV (now: Alken Fund SICAV), whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds these voting rights. 9. Amendment to the release according to article 26, section 1 WpHG [Securities Trading Act] dated May 7, 2007 and June 19, 2007 Correcting its notification of voting rights dated May 2, 2007(released on May 7, 2007 and amended on June 19, 2007), Alken Asset Management LLP (formerly Vauban Asset Management LLP, London, United Kingdom, has notified us pursuant to article 21 (1) WpHG on February 17, 2009, that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 5% on April 30, 2007, and amounts to 4.80% (3,136,166 voting rights) as per this date. 4.80% (3,136,166 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Vauban Fund SICAV (now: Alken Fund SICAV), whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds these voting rights. 10. Withdrawal of notifications by Alken Asset Management LLP, London, United Kingdom Alken Asset Management LLP, London, United Kingdom, notified us on February 17, 2009, that it withdraws the following notifications concerning its voting rights in EPCOS AG: - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG dropped below the 3% threshold on July 24, 2007. The notification was released on July 30, 2007. - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG exceeded the 3% threshold on August 1, 2007. The notification was released on August 7, 2007. - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG exceeded the 5% threshold on November 28, 2007. The notification was released on December 5, 2007. - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG dropped below the 5% threshold on January 18, 2008. The notification was released on January 24, 2008. - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG dropped below the 3% threshold on April 9, 2008. The notification was released on April 15, 2008. 19.02.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: EPCOS AG St.-Martin-Straße 53 81669 München Deutschland Internet: www.epcos.com End of News DGAP News-Service =--------------------------------------------------------------------------

EPCOS AG / Release of an announcement according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] (share) 19.02.2009 Release of a Voting Rights announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, exceeded the threshold of 3% on May 25, 2007, and amounts to 4.033% (this corresponds to 2,634,071 voting rights) as per this date. 4.033% of the voting rights (corresponding to 2,634,071 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Alken Fund SICAV, whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds all of these voting rights. 2. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 3% on July 24, 2007, and amounts to 2.52% (this corresponds to 1,648,814 voting rights) as per this date. 2.52% of the voting rights (corresponding to 1,648,814 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. 3. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, exceeded the threshold of 3% on August 1, 2007, and amounts to 3.06% (this corresponds to 1,998,814 voting rights) as per this date. 3.06% of the voting rights (corresponding to 1,998,814 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Alken Fund SICAV, whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds all of these voting rights. 4. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, exceeded the threshold of 5% on November 28, 2007, and amounts to 5.01% (this corresponds to 3,271,998 voting rights) as per this date. 5.01% of the voting rights (corresponding to 3,271,998 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Alken Fund SICAV, whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds all of these voting rights. 5. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 5% on January 18, 2008, and amounts to 4.92% (this corresponds to 3,215,289 voting rights) as per this date. 4.92% of the voting rights (corresponding to 3,215,289 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Alken Fund SICAV, whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds all of these voting rights. 6. On February 17, 2009, Virmont S.à.r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 3% on April 9, 2008, and amounts to 1.57% (this corresponds to 1,022,762 voting rights) as per this date. 1.57% of the voting rights (corresponding to 1,022,762 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. 7. On February 17, 2009, Alken Asset Management LLP (formerly Vauban Asset Management LLP), London, United Kingdom, has notified us pursuant to Article 21 (1) WpHG that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 3% on May 25, 2007, and amounts to 0.24% (this corresponds to 154.693 voting rights) as per this date. 0.24% of the voting rights (corresponding to 154.693 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. 8. Amendment to the release according to article 26, section 1 WpHG [Securities Trading Act] dated February 13, 2007 Correcting its notification of voting rights dated February 13, 2007 (released on February 13, 2007), Alken Asset Management LLP (formerly Vauban Asset Management LLP), London, United Kingdom, has notified us pursuant to article 21 (1) WpHG on February 17, 2009, that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003 exceeded the threshold of 5% on February 6, 2007, and amounts to 5.24% (3,420,892 voting rights) as per this date. 5.24% (3,420,892 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Vauban Fund SICAV (now: Alken Fund SICAV), whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds these voting rights. 9. Amendment to the release according to article 26, section 1 WpHG [Securities Trading Act] dated May 7, 2007 and June 19, 2007 Correcting its notification of voting rights dated May 2, 2007(released on May 7, 2007 and amended on June 19, 2007), Alken Asset Management LLP (formerly Vauban Asset Management LLP, London, United Kingdom, has notified us pursuant to article 21 (1) WpHG on February 17, 2009, that its percentage of voting rights in EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany, ISIN: DE0005128003, fell below the threshold of 5% on April 30, 2007, and amounts to 4.80% (3,136,166 voting rights) as per this date. 4.80% (3,136,166 voting rights) are attributable to it pursuant to Article 22 para. 1 sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG. Vauban Fund SICAV (now: Alken Fund SICAV), whose share of voting rights amounts to 3% or more, holds these voting rights. 10. Withdrawal of notifications by Alken Asset Management LLP, London, United Kingdom Alken Asset Management LLP, London, United Kingdom, notified us on February 17, 2009, that it withdraws the following notifications concerning its voting rights in EPCOS AG: - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG dropped below the 3% threshold on July 24, 2007. The notification was released on July 30, 2007. - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG exceeded the 3% threshold on August 1, 2007. The notification was released on August 7, 2007. - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG exceeded the 5% threshold on November 28, 2007. The notification was released on December 5, 2007. - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG dropped below the 5% threshold on January 18, 2008. The notification was released on January 24, 2008. - Holding in the shares of EPCOS AG dropped below the 3% threshold on April 9, 2008. The notification was released on April 15, 2008. 19.02.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: EPCOS AG St.-Martin-Straße 53 81669 München Deutschland Internet: www.epcos.com End of News DGAP News-Service =--------------------------------------------------------------------------

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